The vast region of Andalucía in the south of Spain is one of the most popular areas to visit in the whole country. With a unique culture different to that of Madrid or Barcelona, a world-renowned tapas scene, and a fascinating and diverse history spanning millennia, there are so many reasons to visit Andalucía that it can be overwhelming to prioritise what to see. There are three major inland cities … Read More
Granada is a city that undoubtedly deserves more than just a one day visit. However, for travellers with a limited amount of time to explore Southern Spain, undertaking a Granada day trip from Malaga or Seville is a great way to see the highlights of the city and to give you a taste of what Granada has to offer for a return a visit. Wondering what the best way is … Read More
Barcelona remains a huge draw for tourists globally, which is to be expected from a city that boasts fabulous food, atypical architecture and an intense sense of identity. It’s even gone and got itself a beach. For somewhere that has so much going for it, one who asks “Is Barcelona expensive?” or “What will a Barcelona trip cost?” may prematurely jump to the wrong conclusions. Most places are as expensive … Read More
For travellers who have already spent a few days in Seville and managed to fit in a day to trip Cordoba, then a Jerez or Cadiz day trip from Seville is a great option if you still have time remaining on your Spanish itinerary. Both these cities offer travellers a taste of a unique part of Andalucian culture which they might not have experienced if sticking to the main cities … Read More
The city of Cordoba in the Andalucia region of Southern Spain is a World Heritage Site and a town that is undoubtedly worth adding to any Spain itinerary. However, if you’re pressed for time and trying to see as much of this fantastic country as possible, then it’s worth considering visiting here by planning a Seville to Cordoba day trip. Spending one day in Cordoba will allow you to see … Read More
When researching about the best things to do in Cartagena, Spain, I was constantly directed to articles about the eponymous city in Colombia. Cartagena is one of the most popular cities to visit in Colombia, while its namesake in Spain tends to often be overlooked by foreign tourism except for some cruise ships that stop here during the summer months. This is a great shame as Cartagena, Spain has a … Read More
Too many travellers embarking on a trip through Spain’s Andalucía region stumble upon the city of Granada with only one thing in mind: The Alhambra. As one of the most visited attractions in Spain, many tourists who set foot in this southern Spanish city come only for that and fail to see what more Granada has to offer. While many might treat it as a day trip from nearby Málaga … Read More
Málaga came as a surprise to me. For far too long, I had associated the largest city on Spain’s Costa del Sol as a destination solely marketed toward package holiday-makers. I assumed that the city would be so overrun by tourists clinging to their Northern European comforts that there would be very little “Spanish” left. I figured that if I spent 2 days in Malaga that it would be a … Read More